The Ottawa Food Bank is setting a new goal to mark its 40th anniversary by aiming to end food insecurity by 2050.
Demand for food is higher than ever, the food bank said in a news release on Wednesday, noting that one in seven people can’t afford to eat in Ottawa.
“The Ottawa Food Bank is marking our 40th anniversary this year. But, we won’t be calling this anniversary a celebration. Nothing about a food bank being needed for 40 years is to be celebrated ,” reads the release.
The number of people seeking food support has increased by 68 per cent, the food bank said.
The capital’s food bank distributes food for more than 100 agencies across the city, ranging from shelters and small community food banks to multi-service centres and school meal programs.
“At the Ottawa Food Bank, we don’t talk about solving the issue of hunger,” said …